Event Management & Marketing Intern

Location
US-VA-Norfolk

Job ID

2018-4098

Group

Spectra - Venue Management

Location Name

Spectra VM - Ted Constant Convocation Center (Old Dominion U)

Category

Venue Management

Type

Intern

Overview

This internship will work closely with the Events and Marketing Departments to learn and participate in the successful execution special events. Responsibilities to include publicizing the facility and/or events through a variety of traditional and non-traditional means for the purpose of selling tickets, booking meeting facilities, and creating public awareness for the Ted Constant Convocation Center. In addition, this position will assist in event planning and coordination of select events, including client walkthroughs, scheduling staff, assisting artist, teams or organizations with problems or needs before during and after events and ensure all guests of the Constant Center have a GREAT Experience.

Responsibilities

Understand how to conduct marketing research through phone calls, emailing, searching the internet, and conducting meetings with various individuals within the market.

Assist in developing and implementing event marketing plans and promotions

Participate in grassroots marketing, including distribution of flyers, hanging posters, and building relationships with various retailers to promote events

Attend meetings which include brainstorming sessions and explain how to executing public relations event ideas

Draft and circulate press releases and media advisories

Work with Manager to learn how to create and deliver media drops

Assist department in gathering press clips

Responsible for updating media contact lists

Work Marketing table for public relations, promotional, and venue events *This may include hours outside of 9-5, M-F*

Perform variety of event day responsibilities within the Marketing Department

Assist with event planning and coordination, including athletic events, concerts, family shows, etc.

Walkthrough set-up with potential clients

Work closely with event staff to coordinate scheduling and placement

Assist with event opening and closing activities, including load ins and load outs

Assist event personnel with various functions and troubleshooting/problem solving during events

Assist Office Manager with any special projects

Maintain and update event files, event calendars and other spreadsheets.